Parasol Diapers Win Top Rating from BabyGearLab in 2024
Parasol RashShield® Diapers earned a 95 score and five-star rating from BabyGearLab, the highest ever given to a disposable diaper. Independent testers ranked Parasol above 18 competing brands, including Pampers and Huggies, citing top scores for absorption, leak protection, and chlorine-free materials.
In This Article
What you'll learn:
- Why BabyGearLab's reviews carry weight. The site is run by a board-certified pediatrician who purchases every product tested, avoiding affiliate-driven bias.
- How Parasol scored against 18 other diaper brands. Including Pampers, Huggies, and Honest Co, and what specifically earned it the top rating.
- What criteria the diapers were tested on. Absorption, leak protection, comfort, durability, and freedom from chlorine, fragrance, and lotions.
- The one real tradeoff with choosing Parasol. Price and availability, and why the brand considers that worth it.
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Through a thorough research and testing process, BabyGearLab ranks the products based on important criteria such as real-world usage and eco-health. What results is a clear understanding of the products that do what they say they’re going to do and contain what they say they contain.
Recently, RashShield® Diapers was awarded the highest rating ever for a disposable baby diaper , with a score of 95 and a five-star rating.
Let’s dive into the details of these results.
Why Parasol is “Editor’s Choice” for Diapers
Compared with 18 other diaper brands, including Pampers, Huggies, and Honest Co, Parasol diapers were the clear winner.
Specifically, the final comparison states: “Super absorber, great leak protection, comfy, durable, free from chlorine, fragrance, and lotions.” It was one of two diapers ranking a 10 for absorption, and the only one in the top three that is both total chlorine free and a 9+ on the scale for leakage protection.
Now, we’re all about transparency, and by this point in reading you might be wondering “Okay, but what are the downsides?”
The article states that price and availability are the only cons.
It’s no secret that Parasol diapers are the most premium on the market , and that’s for a reason. Only the most premium diaper ensures your baby is free of leaks and painful diaper rash. Our globally-sourced materials offer the best of the best all-around, day and night for your growing baby.
Additionally, we are a mother-owned brand, conceived with love in Los Angeles, CA. Since we began in 2014, we’ve been a small but mighty engine continuing to grow and expand.
Parasol is the #1 Trusted Diaper Brand
BabyGearLab recently published their latest article Best Diaper Gear of 2024 and we’re honored to still be the most recommended disposable diaper.
Parents from around the world trust Parasol—for our softness, performance, sustainability practices and so much more.
If you’re curious to learn more about why parents choose us, we encourage you to browse more product reviews on our site .
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| 1RashShield® Diapers | 2Kirkland Signature | 3Hello Bello Premium | 4Huggies Little Snugglers | 5Pampers Pure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awards | Editors' ChoiceOverall Best Disposable Diaper – Premium | Editors' ChoiceBest Overall Disposable Diaper | Top PickBest Disposable Diaper in Stores | ||
| Price | $0.40 List $0.38 each at Amazon |
$0.33 List $0.35 at Amazon |
$0.35 List $0.36 at Amazon |
$0.33 List $0.34 at Amazon |
$0.39 List $0.39 each at Amazon |
| Overall Score | |||||
| Star Rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Pros | Super absorber, great leak protection, comfy, durable, free from chlorine, fragrance, and lotions | Excellent absorption, great leak protection, comfortable, durable, inexpensive | Great absorbency, few leaks, very durable, fragrance and lotion-free, TCF | Great leak prevention, good absorption, comfortable, very durable | Good absorption, better leak protection, durable, some eco-friendly practices |
| Cons | Expensive, primarily available online | Not eco-friendly, uses coloring/inks | Uses inks | Not as eco-friendly, lack of transparency | Not as comfy, possible irritants |
| Bottom Line | This super absorbing diaper offers great leak protection, comfort, and nods to the environment and baby's health, but it will cost you | A high-performing diaper that works well and has a reasonable price, but isn't as eco-friendly as you might want | Absorbent, durable option with good leak protection and impressive considerations for health and eco-friendliness | This diaper offers excellent leak protection and comfort, with better absorption but the lack of disclosure is disappointing | Greenish diaper with a good overall performance but some greenwashing concerns despite true benefits for the environment and baby |
| Absorption (45%) | |||||
| Leakage (25%) | |||||
| Comfort (20%) | |||||
| Durability (10%) | |||||
| Type of Diaper Green/Traditional | Green | Traditional | Green | Traditional | Green |
| Chlorine-Free ECF/TCF | TCF | ECF | TFC | Not Listed | TCF |
| Fragrance-Free | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No – Light Fragrance |
| Biodegradable | Not listed | Not listed | No | Not listed | Not listed |
| Contains SAP | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Miscellaneous Materials Details | Made with "Drylock" technology, which means less wood pulp is used for core of diaper | Made with Plant Based Materials (At least 23%+ by weight) | TCF fluff pulp from sustainably managed forests, a high-performance Super Absorbent Polymer, polypropylene/polyethylene/polyester nonwoven fibers, plant-derived PLA nonwoven fiber, spandex strands, and an elastomeric fill | Wood Pulp, Sodium Polyacrylate, Polypropylene, Polyethylene, Adhesives, Polyester, Polyurethane elastics | Premium cotton, polypropylene, polyethylene and polyester blend |
| Wetness Indicator | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Stretchable Side Wings | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Stretchable Back of Diaper | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Eco-Awards & Certifications | Nordic Swan Eco Label, PEFC Forest Sustainability, PETA Cruelty-Free and Vegan, Original Excellent Dermatest, FSC, ROHS compliant | Good Housekeeping – "2022 Parenting Awards"; New York Magazine – "Best Diaper Subscription"; ptpa.com – "winner" | Accredited as safe by Skin Health Alliance | ||
| Dye-Free | Uses water-based inks | Not listed, does have a print | No | Printing inks are used to provide a decorative design. The colorants and pigments we use are evaluated to ensure they are safe and non-sensitizing. | Inks (made without disperse dyes) |
| Lotion-Free | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not listed | Skin protecting lotion made with Vegetable Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Stearyl Alcohol |
| Latex-Free | Yes | Not listed | Yes | Not listed | Yes |
